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Monster Burgers Ready to Serve with Spooky Olive Eyes and Ketchup Drizzle

Halloween Monster Burgers Recipe

Get ready for a spooktacular feast with these Halloween Monster Burgers! Made with juicy beef patties and fun toppings like olive eyes and colorful veggies, they’re a deliciously playful addition to your Halloween festivities. Perfect for family gatherings or parties, these burgers bring both flavor and fun to the table!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Calories: 400kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Tray
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients

For homemade burger patties

  • 1 pound ground beef 450 grams
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

For frying:

  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil

For mayo sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons ketchup
  • For burger monsters:
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • baby romaine lettuce 2 leaves per bun
  • 4 cheese slices
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup or to liking
  • dill pickles sliced lengthways (4 slices)
  • 8 green olives large – without stones

Instructions

  • Make the Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, thyme, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a fork.
    Make the Patties Homemade Burger Patties with Ground Beef and Thyme
  • Shape the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal pieces, roll them into balls, and flatten them into large, thin patties on a parchment-lined tray. Press a slight dent in the center of each patty.
    Shape the Patties Forming Thin Beef Patties for Monster Burgers
  • Cook the Patties: Heat oil in a large skillet. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or grill/oven-bake them to your preferred doneness.
    Cook the Patties Frying Burger Patties in Hot Oil for a Crispy Finish
  • Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayo and ketchup to create the sauce.
    Prepare the Mayo Sauce Mixing Ketchup and Mayonnaise for a Simple Burger Sauce
  • Assemble the Burgers: Spread about a tablespoon of mayo sauce on the bun base, add lettuce, the cooked patty, a slice of dill pickle, and cheese cut to look like teeth. Drizzle ketchup on top to resemble "blood" and cover with the bun.
  • Add the Olives: Stick 2 large green olives onto toothpicks and insert them into the bun for spooky eyes. Enjoy!
    Placing Green Olives on Toothpicks for Monster Burger Eyes

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg